GFT · 1 week ago
Sr. NEPA Project Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $225K/yr
11+ years expGFT is a privately held AEC firm that innovates where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. They are seeking a Sr. NEPA Project Manager to contribute to the design of transportation facilities, conduct feasibility studies, and provide procedural guidance in NEPA/Environmental documentation.
ConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingFacilities Support ServicesFacility ManagementInfrastructureTransportationWater
Responsibilities
Work with Client Service Teams on identifying upcoming projects and development of pursuit strategies. Able to develop Statement of Interest and Interview strategies on requests for proposals
Develop scope of work, project budgets, and project schedules after successfully winning work
Able to work with other project managers and staff to successfully guide projects through the NEPA/Environmental and federal-aid processes
Able to make presentations to the public and clients on projects
Provides direction and guidance to Project and Staff Engineers/Planners as to the general results expected to develop and review documents and permits for submittal to regulatory agencies or clients
Provides technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed designs and studies for projects
Analyzes information and data to perform routine design tasks
Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods, and routinely represents the organization in meetings to resolve important questions, and to plan and coordinate work
Responsible for accuracy of NEPA documents and environmental technical studies, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, company standards and QAQC protocols
Reviews design options and document findings with the design team
Manages workload and any changes in project schedule or scope or additional services
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Design, Civil Engineering, Geology, Biology, or Environmental Science
Minimum of 11 to 15 years' professional experience desired in the transportation engineering discipline. Will consider less years' experience for significant relevant experience
Must have the ability to obtain IDOT Prequalifications for Environmental Lead for EA, EIS, and additional certifications as applicable
American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP), Certified Environmental Professional license or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment. Will consider other certifications for significant relevant experience
Experienced at leading all aspects of NEPA environmental document development. Including relevant technical reports, CE's, EA's and EIS's
Understand environmental policy, regulations, permits, and NEPA guidelines
Capable of leading internal and external coordination with project team members, including other discipline areas involved with the project
Ability to manage and lead multiple projects, assignments, and teams
Proactively identify problems while also promoting innovative and adaptive solutions to best address the needs of the project and client
Coordinates with clients and sub-consultants; Leads client meetings and participates in client meetings and interactions
Creates project presentation materials, concepts, graphics, and reports to the client and community groups
Business Development and experience communicating and coordinating with clients
Responsible for coordinating and participating in the preparation of scopes of work, fee estimates, schedules, and responses to RSI's and RFP's for projects
Benefits
Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Company
GFT
GFT provides planning, design, technology, and construction management services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
OceanSound Partners
2023-03-08Acquired
2023-03-07Debt Financing
2023-01-09Private Equity
Leadership Team
Art Barrett
Senior Vice President
John Derr
Executive Vice President - Transportation Advisor
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